27 And to the nation, the king’s letter was as follows: “King Antiochus to the senate of the Jews and to the other Jews, greetings. (WEB) 28 If you are all well, it is as we desire. We ourselves also are in good health. (WEB) 29 Menelaus informed us that your desire was to return home and follow your own business. (WEB)
2 Maccabees 11:27–29
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2 Maccabees 11:15–17
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1 Maccabees 11:29–31
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